Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator Part time Learn more and apply to this position at Virginia Jobs Apply at Virginia Jobs Title: Early Childhood Educator State Role Title: Hiring Range: $18.24 Pay Band: UG Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Location: MAIN MUSEUM Agency Website: https://www.vmfa.museum/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Post closes on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM EST. About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history. Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art. Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission. VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all. About Education Department: VMFA’s Education Department centers on the core values of Quality, Collaboration, and being Community-centered. Through art and shared experiences, we invite an exchange of diverse perspectives to uncover layers of meaning and in turn, support discovery, learning, and deeper connections. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at VMFA is an inquiry based, experiential program for children ages 3 months to 5 years old, and their caregivers. ECE programs connect early learning to the museum’s world-renowned collection. Participants enjoy play, music, and movement activities, gallery walks, and multisensory art projects. While building self-awareness and social skills, a wide array of subjects are explored, including world cultures, science, literature, and mathematics. The Early Childhood Education team at VMFA is committed to creating quality experiences that engage the whole child and to facilitating a supportive community for the adults that join them. General Information: We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated, action-oriented individual, with a flexible and collaborative mindset, to join our Early Childhood Education Department as Early Childhood Educator. The hired applicant will develop, refine, and teach lessons for Tots of Art (ages 15-30 months, Young @ Art, and Preschool Group visits, and collaborate with colleagues to support the Curiosity Camp program and the Early Childhood Annual Exhibition. This is a wage, non-exempt position. This position works 27.5 hours weekly/1450 hours annually. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for selection museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop. Duties Include: The selected candidate’s primary responsibilities are to refine curriculum and teach classes for toddlers age 15 to 30 months, Young @ Art for children ages 2.5-5 years old and Group Visits. The hired individual’s duties involve studio upkeep and maintenance, material organization, and tracking of art materials, learning manipulatives and creative play items. Seasonal responsibilities include assisting in the execution of Curiosity Camps and the Early Childhood Education Annual Exhibition. This individual must be able to work one Saturday a month, supervising adjunct faculty instructors for Wee-Kids Workshops and supporting Family Da